Highest-rated Asian restaurants in Harrisonburg by diners

Asian food is having a moment. Nearly have at least one Asian restaurant, according to a Pew Research Center analysis of SafeGraph data as of March 2023. While those are mainly Chinese, Japanese, or Thai, diners are increasingly trying other cuisines from the continent. That's brought Korean, Indian, Vietnamese, and Filipino food to the forefront of diners' culinary explorations.

Asian flavor combinations tantalize diners' expanding palates with flavorful sauces and a variety of spices. Those who like to turn up the heat love the different ways each country infuses pepper and spice into its food, from Korean gochujang sauce to Vietnamese chilies and fiery Indian peppercorns. Other dishes like Filipino chicken adobo and Vietnamese pho all pack a savory punch of umami.

The use of fresh ingredients and fermented foods like miso and kimchi brings a healthy aspect to many Asian cuisines. Unique fruits such as kumquat and yuzu also expand the range of flavors restaurants can bring to foods and drinks.

Many diners also like Asian foods because of their fun factor, with Korean barbecue and Chinese hot pot dishes offering communal experiences.

compiled a list of the highest-rated Asian restaurants in the Harrisonburg area using data from . Data is as of Aug. 6, 2025. Businesses were filtered to fall under at least one of these categories: Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Thai, Indian/Pakistani, Vietnamese, Filipino, Malaysian, Pan Asian, or Asian fusion.

Restaurants selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself. Only businesses with at least 20 reviews, and within a 10-kilometer radius of Harrisonburg were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with more than 10 locations nationally, based on our Yelp data, were not included.

China King

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#24. China King

- Rating: 2.9/5 (34 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2359 South Main St. Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: Chinese
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Hokkaido

2 / 24

#23. Hokkaido

- Rating: 3.3/5 (127 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3140 South Main St. Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
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China Palace

3 / 24

#22. China Palace

- Rating: 3.3/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 243 Neff Ave. Ste F Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: Chinese
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Kyoto Japanese Steakhouse

4 / 24

#21. Kyoto Japanese Steakhouse

- Rating: 3.4/5 (129 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 829 East Market St. Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Steakhouses
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Golden China Restaurant

5 / 24

#20. Golden China Restaurant

- Rating: 3.5/5 (87 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1005 East Market St. Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: Chinese
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Sushi Village

6 / 24

#19. Sushi Village

- Rating: 3.5/5 (132 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1820 Evelyn Byrd Ave. Ste 110 Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Asian Fusion
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Beyond Restaurant & Lounge

7 / 24

#18. Beyond Restaurant & Lounge

- Rating: 3.5/5 (137 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 50 West Water St. Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Sushi Bars, Tapas Bars
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Flaming Grill Buffet

8 / 24

#17. Flaming Grill Buffet

- Rating: 3.5/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 125 South Carlton St. Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Asian Fusion, Buffets
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China Star

9 / 24

#16. China Star

- Rating: 3.6/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1741 Virgina Ave. Ste K Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: Chinese
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Sakura 10

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#15. Sakura 10

- Rating: 3.7/5 (107 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1790 East Market St. Ste 120 Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Steakhouses
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Taste of Thai

11 / 24

#14. Taste of Thai

- Rating: 3.8/5 (247 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 917 South High St. Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: Thai
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Oriental Cafe

12 / 24

#13. Oriental Cafe

- Rating: 4.0/5 (154 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 563 University Blvd. Ste 110 Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: Chinese, Sushi Bars
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Indian American Cafe

13 / 24

#12. Indian American Cafe

- Rating: 4.0/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 91 North Main St. Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: Indian
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Mr. Sato Express

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#11. Mr. Sato Express

- Rating: 4.2/5 (89 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1645 Reservoir St. Unit-140 Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
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Thai Cafe

15 / 24

#10. Thai Cafe

- Rating: 4.2/5 (107 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 182 Neff Ave. Ste West 4 Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: Thai, Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
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Taste of India

16 / 24

#9. Taste of India

- Rating: 4.3/5 (251 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 498 University Blvd. Ste D Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: Indian, Seafood, Kebab
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Vietopia

17 / 24

#8. Vietopia

- Rating: 4.5/5 (235 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1015 Port Republic Road Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: Vietnamese, Sandwiches, Noodles
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Sushi Jako

18 / 24

#7. Sushi Jako

- Rating: 4.5/5 (112 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 182 Neff Ave. Ste W10 Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Asian Fusion
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Thien An Pho

19 / 24

#6. Thien An Pho

- Rating: 4.5/5 (143 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 227 Burgess Road Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: Vietnamese, Noodles, Chicken Wings
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Taj of India

20 / 24

#5. Taj of India

- Rating: 4.6/5 (73 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 34 South Main St. Court Square Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: Indian
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Mashita

21 / 24

#4. Mashita

- Rating: 4.6/5 (107 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 105 North Liberty St. Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: Korean, Asian Fusion
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BoBo Caf茅

22 / 24

#3. BoBo Caf茅

- Rating: 4.6/5 (39 reviews)
- Address: 1039 Port Republic Road Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: Bubble Tea, Ramen
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Thai Harrisonburg Restaurant

23 / 24

#2. Thai Harrisonburg Restaurant

- Rating: 4.8/5 (37 reviews)
- Address: 865 Port Republic Road Ste 111 Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: Thai
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Kangnam Style

24 / 24

#1. Kangnam Style

- Rating: 4.9/5 (74 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1106 Reservoir St. Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: Korean, Food Trucks
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jill Jaracz, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 323 metros.

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